Car Tech - 2013 Lexus ES300h

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The Lexus ES is the car to get when you're serious about MPG.

[@nevilpatel424]

I bought this car 2 days ago. I drive mostly in suburban NJ and Manhattan. The ride is the smoothest and quietest I have ever been in. While I am not a hige hybrid fan, the lexus is an exception. In sport mode, the car moves really quickly. I junked an Acura TL to move up to the ES 300h and am happy with my decision thus far.

[@momocitoes]

Rush Limbaugh I guess not a lot since this car is a hybrid, it should consume a lot less than the others.

[@afa6361]

It is a sweet car, but wait until you drive a Lexus LS. Then you really know what a smooth and quiet drive means, but of course, it is drinks a lot of gas.

[@White03T4RV82WD]

+Carl “Reasonable Man” Sanders what does fuel grade and ride quality have to do with each other? A liquid in a tank has nothing to to with a mechanical suspension.

[@docluv14]

Surprisingly; this car does really shine in person. I would recommend checking it out at the dealer.

[@NewYorker79924]

Love this guy's reviews lol. Can't say he doesn't have an opinion one way or the other.

[@benjmiester]

Luxurious sedan with early 90s CRX gas mileage.... gotta love it!

[@franki3Ru550]

It looks way better than before!

[@danwat1234]

3:50 , not a lean burn engine but an Atkinson cycle engine, which I'm 95% sure still keeps the stoichimetric fuel:air ratio but reduces pumping losses by keeping the Intake valve open a bit past bottom dead center. Hopefully true lean burn will come back in 2015 or so in combo with Atkinson cycle for a truly innovative engine

[@Otterbruce]

Seems like a bargain now that it's not $39 million.

[@lmg10ny]

I'm pretty sure it's because you're using a seat heater in summer weather....

[@JP-su2lz]

Love watching these videos good host

[@Zinizzle]

The ES shares it's platform with the 13 Avalon.

[@Morphasella]

Like! Not for the car, but for the review

[@Taimoor198]

Re-Upload?

[@danimoosakhan]

how much it cost ??

[@godfatherNYC]

That CD slot looks like it's a Cassette player!!! lol

[@210castro]

I love the intro song

[@200458200458]

Nice car

[@matthewgeiger2112]

Would it be possible CNET to review the 2014 Lexus ES350 as I am in the market for purchasing one.

[@TheJohnkhaz]

It's exactly the same. About $2,000 difference from my understanding, and you have a hybrid synergy drive instead of basic engine. Would go with the Hybrid, you get 10 MPG better etc and the throttle/torque isen't too different from the regular gas engine when i test drove both cars yesterday.

[@radar3699]

Is it still 39 million dollars?

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

The guy’s wearing a suit and shirt and he’s complaining it’s hot lol

[@S0L0W21]

Looks retro.

[@MarkfromNewYork]

tape player?

[@Gangstabob716]

Anyone know the music at 4:27?

[@Jemehl21]

I second that!!

[@venom5809]

I looked at buying the new ES and hated the ride now. Like you said they are trying for a sportier ride now and that is not what I want in a Lexus.

[@togbakollie225]

correction: it's 39,700.00 at 6:07. not 39 millions get your numbers right

[@dygardion9130]

Aren't the new es based off the avalon?

[@MrOscar5690]

yes, the 2014 and newer models are based on the avalon

[@ms3173]

But they look like camrys.

[@DJHOLLYWOODAMG]

Actually 2013 starts the Avalon frame platform!

[@eg619rip]

I wish I had his job!

[@Narrowcros]

Its to bad the ES250 doesnt not come to America for some reason

[@thevinceberry]

Nope, passat use audi's technology, 300 and charger is the same car and CTS is a rwd car but malibu is fwd

[@emeraldages]

"No real gears in there" wat.. But it does have a regular planetary gear system with 1 gear..

[@muhann4d]

It's on sale now; get your self one before it goes back to 39,000,000

[@bubbleman1081]

Does it offer lane keep and front radar?

[@jessicaverbout1628]

Not sure what "lane keep" is, but it does have front and side radar. I bought mine on the 9th and it will often beep to alert me to getting close to things in my garage when I'm parking it on the front, sides, and back (in addition to the backup camera). It does have blinds-spot indicators on each side mirror.

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

Calvin Wong Probably not. If that feature does exist you will see the lane departure button on the steering wheel.

[@SweetWife84]

wrong engine in the right car, what happened to the RX400h engine? the last thing they want to screw up is 4banger in a Lexus ES

[@kwalak3428]

Bruh just tell me how fast it can go

[@MarkfromNewYork]

So he was dead and still bought a German car, AMAZING! When im dead ill buy the car of my dreams.

[@EthanMoran1999]

10/10 thumbnail

[@gosucoaching]

There's CD player and no tape player? WTF Lexus!?!

[@chrisak49]

Good god...$39000 BASE?!?! *faints*

[@Ch28Kid]

Why reupload? I like my 39 million dollar car!

[@chinnygamer]

One day....I'll have that but then I wont care about how much I spend on gas

[@Twigz2010]

He keeps saying "trapezoid" wrong

[@thebitplanes8188]

I so completely hate that front grille.

[@ivancedillo8]

Odd looking indeed b

[@Kaabo.mantis.zulu.]

Scare the be--jesus out of me.

[@LifeofZain]

I own a 2009 Lexus ES 350 Regular Gas engine. I got a loaner from Lexus which was their new 2016 Lexus ES 350 which felt like it was a completely different car. It felt down on power, steering wasn't as responsive, and most of all coming from one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven (My Lexus ES350) The New ES350 felt a lot stiffer and trying too hard to be sporty while also TRYING to be luxurious. I wouldn't recommend the New ES350.

[@The11YearOldBeast]

LifeofZain it's because it's not based on the camry anymore, it's based on the avalon

[@Nightbird.]

@LifeofZain Great review. I'm all about soft riding cars..having grown up with old school Lincolns & Cadillac's. I will now look for a used LS or ES based on your opinion. I've heard the 04-06 LS's were the best made..so will start there. Thanks again.

[@Nightbird.]

@@The11YearOldBeast But isn't the Avalon supposed to be a much softer riding car than the Camry?

[@The11YearOldBeast]

@@Nightbird. XD this is a blast from the past. Also the Avalon is now its own platform, but yeah it is supposed to be a more a comfy camry

[@Nightbird.]

@@The11YearOldBeast I think I will look for an 04-06 LS..which I read is the best built LS to date and has a soft ride. For me a soft ride is crucial due to having a bad back. My current car..a MB S Class..kills my back on bad roads.

[@quedawgg]

Just bought this car, the 2014, and it’s loud inside, would expect vacum sealed like a Benz, but for a luxury car, I wouldn’t have bought this car new for nearly 50k to get this wind noise inside

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Not a very attractive car. The lines and shape doesn't flow well. It's ashame I love Lexus! They are the most reliable luxury brand.

[@catherineaskme7366]

How would you compare it to the Hs250h

[@fedexxxx3]

Hogwild lol

[@Veyronp87]

YAWNNNN

[@Thesupercharged777]

reupload to correct the 39 million dollar goofup!!

[@JamesBrown059]

Accord copy-paste much?

[@mackinleythreadkell8105]

James Brown nothing like it.......

[@Nightbird.]

Unrefined ride and road noise? In a Lexus? No thanks..next. 👎

[@LVang152]

Lexus could do better than this.

[@mjp79]

Just looks cheap and not well thought out.

[@xclream]

This guy complains too much.

[@Gurucha]

"Probably a power inverter thing. My ears are pretty damn good." What an annoying kook.

[@user-fu5oo2um4c]

レクサスは品質は良いが、車としての魅力は無い。走りやデザイン、その車の持つ良さが本当に無い まず、最近のトヨタは見た目が終わってるし何をしたいのか解らないメーカーだ。

[@ngn_vetpath]

looks like a poorly-destined is300

[@thevinceberry]

this car is kinda crap for a luxury car, its like a suit up camry

[@tr6752]

There's only one problem with these type of car: They overprice them waaaaay too much. It's bad enough they are an overpriced Camry on wheels, but with a hybrid on top of that. I dunno if this ar will attract many people because of the price sticker shock, but I" have been wrong before though so ya never know..

[@penvon]

Yup,you were WRONG again 4 years later.

[@potta14]

nasty looking. about as boring as a cab or rental. how anyone could overlook germans and buy this is beyond me.

[@gogutzy]

make some breaks during your speech for god's sake.